Originally Posted By: rmoewe This post was automatically imported from our archived forum.
How did the two people that said it looked alright, pass the test?
They should go back to their HI school, and demand and refund. This is a basic safety concern, even if they don’t know what type of panel that it is. There are too many other things wrong with this panel,to not call for a sparky.
Originally Posted By: evandeven This post was automatically imported from our archived forum.
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How did the two people that said it looked alright, pass the test?
I was one of the ones that picked number one, as a joke. Gerry was probably the other.
Now, to go back to my post above.
Answer 1 is just wrong.
Answer 2 is partially correct.
Answer 3 is vague and just because it is a Zinsco panel, there is no reason to fail it for that alone.
Answer 4 is partially correct, but not really.
How would I write this up in a report?
The panel is missing knock out spacers which are exposing the buss bar. This may result in shock or serious injury in the event an object is inserted into the panel. The panel is not labeled properly. The panel cover door is missing. Due to the age of the components involved, a panel door cover may no longer be available and therefore, panel replacement may be necessary. A qualified electrician should be called to determine the repair methods and costs involved prior to purchase of the home.
One day, and it may be when I sell my home, some home inspector is going to recommend replacement of my Zinsco panel. When that happens, he had better have proof that there is something wrong with it.
I will not respond to any Zinsco replacement posts as I have already made my position clear in previous posts.
-- Eric Van De Ven
Owner/Inspector
Magnum Inspections Inc.
I get paid to be suspicious when there is nothing to be suspicious about!
www.magnuminspections.com
Originally Posted By: evandeven This post was automatically imported from our archived forum.
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But the panel is labeled, see the words plug, A/C, Lite. Now is that a Bud Lite?
Yes, but only the person who labeled it can decipher the code! 
-- Eric Van De Ven
Owner/Inspector
Magnum Inspections Inc.
I get paid to be suspicious when there is nothing to be suspicious about!
www.magnuminspections.com
Originally Posted By: gbeaumont This post was automatically imported from our archived forum.
Robert realy nailed it, it is the best of the applicable answers. 2 of the others are partially correct, but none of them are really in the style that an inspector would report.
The point of the question was to get past the obvious problem (the second answer) and study the panel a little more closely 
Here are some other deficiencies.
Pointed screws used to secure the dead front cover.
100 amp service may be too small for this home.
There are plenty of reasons to recommend an electrician look at the panel. Being a Zinsco is the least of them. We haven't even pulled the cover to see what goodies are inside!
-- Eric Van De Ven
Owner/Inspector
Magnum Inspections Inc.
I get paid to be suspicious when there is nothing to be suspicious about!
www.magnuminspections.com
